Flapper (noun)

A young woman in the 1920s considered to be modern and independent, characterized by their short hairstyles, shorter hemlines and a more liberated attitude towards social conventions.

Origin:

The word "flapper" comes from the word "flap" which means to move back and forth quickly. it was used in the 1920s to describe a young woman who was considered to be modern and independent, characterized by their short hairstyles, shorter hemlines and a more liberated attitude towards social conventions. .

Examples:

1. The flapper wore her hair in a bob and her dress had a shorter hemline.
2. The flapper's attitude towards social conventions was more liberated than previous generations.
3. The flapper was known for her love of jazz music and dancing.
4. The flapper's fashion was marked by a new sense of freedom and independence.
5. The flapper was considered to be a symbol of the new woman of the 1920s.